Tragedies struck as flooding made its way across Texas’ Hill Country. In the early hours of July 4, heavy rainfall engorged the Guadalupe River, upending people’s lives as children attended storied summer camps and residents planned to come together for Independence Day.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Hill Country is famed for its breathtaking scenery, with rivers like the Guadalupe winding through steep hills and rugged valleys. But beneath that beauty lies danger — this region is among the most flash flood-prone areas in the United States.